Sun Names New Language JavaFX Script – Is this some sick joke?
As if it weren’t confusing enough explaining the difference between Java and JavaScript (which are unrelated), Sun Microsystems has muddied the waters further with the introduction of JavaFX Script. To quote from Sun’s website: “[JavaFX Script is] a highly productive scripting language that enables content developers to leverage the enormous popularity of Java to create rich applications and services for deployment on the widest range of platforms.”
OK, so that is fine that Sun has come up with this new programming language to use Java to build Rich Internet Applications. But to name it JavaFX Script? They seriously have to be kidding. This has to be the worst possible name that could have given to the language. Developers everywhere will now have the joy of having conversations such as this:
Manager: ‘You can code this interface in Java.’
Developer: ‘You mean JavaScript?’
Manager: ‘They are the same, right?’
Developer: [Explains difference between JavaScript and Java]
Manager: ‘OK, then go ahead and use JavaFX Script’
Developer: ‘You mean JavaScript?’
…grrrrrrrrr
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